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Elote Corn Recipe

A delicious Mexican street food featuring grilled corn on the cob slathered with creamy sauce, cheese, and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn
  • 4 ears corn on the cob Husked and cleaned
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Use full-fat for creaminess
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt To taste
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese Crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest For extra flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Grill
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C). This ensures a nice char on the corn.
Grill the Corn
  1. Place the husked corn directly on the grill grates. Grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the corn is charred and tender.
  2. Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly before handling.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Elote
  1. Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each ear of grilled corn with the sauce.
  2. Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese over the sauced corn, ensuring an even distribution.
  3. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime zest for added freshness and flavor.
Serve
  1. Serve the elote immediately while warm, with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ear of cornCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Elote can also be made using frozen corn if fresh corn is not available. Just grill the frozen corn until heated through and charred.

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